Question 625848: the sum of two numbers is 56. one third of the first number plus one fourth of the second number is 16. find the numbers. Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum of two numbers is 56. one third of the first number plus one fourth of the second number is 16. find the numbers.
Solution:
Let x and y those 2 numbers
x+y = 56
x/3 + y/4 = 16
Then:
x+y = 56
4x+3y = 16(12) = 192
y = 56-x
4x+3(56-x) = 192
x+168 = 192
x = 24
y = 32
Answer: 24 and 32
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